Meaning of the word bolting in English

What does bolting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bolting

US /ˈboʊltɪŋ/
UK /ˈbəʊltɪŋ/

Adjective

(of a plant) growing quickly and producing flowers and seeds prematurely

Example:
The lettuce started bolting in the hot weather.
We need to harvest the spinach before it starts bolting.